One pair of gloves to do it all, ice climbing, skiing, digging the path from the hut to the outhouse, these gloves are versatile. Lightweight fleece liners help out in intense conditions and can be worn alone when things are more mellow. Grippy silicone on liners helps you keep hold of your poles when skinning up in the sunshine.

A windproof garment does not allow any air to permeate the fabric. A garment with windproof panels has panels of fabric that are totally windproof, but the rest of the garment may not be windproof. A wind-resistant garment resists some wind, but not as much as a garment that is windproof.

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